We should accept diversity in culture and tradition and coexist peacefully.

Knowledge paves the way to Love, and Love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path of great common achievements.

That which man dreams of and to Which he aspires, unless fulfilled in his own lifetime, can produce no actual satisfaction to him. It will be self deceiving and a waste of time to advocate dialogue with those who are not ready to listen, because it is obvious that the freedom of millions is not a commodity subject to bargaining. It is better to die free than to live as slaves.

A man who says “I have learned enough and will learn no further” should be considered as knowing nothing at all.

I have heard of that idea [i.e., of Haile Selassie being the reincarnation of Jesus Christ]. I also met certain Rastafarians. I told them clearly that I am a man, that I am mortal, and that...they should never make a mistake in assuming or pretending that the human being is emanated from a deity.

An awareness of our past is essential to the establishment of our personality and our identity as Africans.

The fruits of one’s sweat and mental labour are always rewarding